Macosa J26 CW/HEP

Built by Macosa, Meinfesa

Top speed

140 km/h

87 mph

Power output

1,399 kW

1,876 hp

Weight

117 t

257,941 lb

Length

19.5 m

64 ft 0 in

Track gauge

1,668 mm

Iberian gauge

Years built

1991–1992

40 units

Overview of the Macosa J26 CW/HEP

Discover the J26 CW/HEP diesel locomotive, a robust and reliable machine built for rail transport.

This impressive locomotive was constructed by Macosa and Meinfesa between 1991 and 1992, boasting a top speed of 140 km/h.

With its substantial dimensions, including a length of 19.5 meters, a width of 3.08 meters, and a height of 4.14 meters, it weighs in at 117 tons.

The J26 CW/HEP delivers a powerful 1399 kW of output and a significant tractive effort of 209 kN, making it suitable for a variety of demanding tasks.

This versatile locomotive has served numerous prominent railway operators across Spain and Argentina, including ADIF, Continental Rail, Copasa, Renfe Operadora, Trenes Argentinos Operadora Ferroviaria, Tecsa, Tracción Rail, and Vias, highlighting its widespread utility and enduring legacy in the rail industry.

Macosa J26 CW/HEP technical specifications

	Value	Imperial / US
Series	RENFE 319
Built by	Macosa, Meinfesa · 1991–199240 units
Top speed	140 km/h87 mph	87 mph
Power output	1,399 kW1,876 hp	1,876 hp
Tractive effort	209 kN46,985 lbf	46,985 lbf
Track gauge	1,668 mmIberian gauge5 ft 5⅝ in	5 ft 5⅝ in
UIC axle arrangement	Co'Co'
Length	19.5 m64 ft 0 in	64 ft 0 in
Width	3.08 m10 ft 1 in	10 ft 1 in
Height	4.14 m13 ft 7 in	13 ft 7 in
Weight	117 t257,941 lb	257,941 lb

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Operators of the Macosa J26 CW/HEP

Railway companies that have operated the J26 CW/HEP, with the class designation used by each of them.

Operator	Class	Country
Trenes Argentinos Operadora Ferroviaria	SOFSE 319.3	Argentina
Administrador de Infraestructuras Ferroviarias	ADIF 319.3	Spain
Continental Rail	Continental Rail 319.3	Spain
Copasa	Copasa 319.3	Spain
Renfe Operadora	RENFE 319.3	Spain
Tecsa	Tecsa 319.3	Spain
Tracción Rail	Tracción Rail 319.3	Spain
Vias	Vias 319.3	Spain